Environmental field chemist chemist

Supports Sustainability Services onsite program, including manual labor associated with chemical handling, lab pack duties, drum movements within the facility, drum bulking, drum crushing, assisting when extra personnel are needed and other duties as assigned. This is a support position focused on hazardous and non-hazardous waste related projects 7:00 a.m.

- Ensure waste types are properly segregated, regulatory shipment windows are met, proper container labeling is adhered to, good housekeeping is maintained and accurate tracking logs are kept.

Identify best practices that assist customers in reducing waste volumes, increasing operational efficiencies, identifying optimal equipment usage and generating cost savings.

Segregate, label, mark and package waste materials in a safe and compliant manner.

Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage and package solid, liquid and sludge material.

Perform labor intensive activities such as container or drum collection, drum bulking, sorting trash for recyclables and loading of trucks.

Wears required personal protective equipment.

Participates and cooperates in safety process, including following written procedures, attending required training and scheduled meetings.

Immediately reports any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries or property damage to supervisor.

Follows Environmental and Quality Management System (ISO 14001/9001) policy, procedures and operational controls related to job responsibilities.

Maintains compliance with applicable environmental, safety and transportation regulations (EPA, OSHA and DOT).Bachelors Degree (accredited)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements~ RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience preferred.~ Ability to obtain a medical card & CDL within 6 months~ Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to chemicals, etc.) Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday;

At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.